real
adjective
1. real, genuine, actual
true or effective
Common combinations
- peligro real — real danger
- problema real — real problem
- posibilidad real — real possibility
- El peligro es real.The danger is real.
- Necesitamos una solución real al problema.We need a real solution to the problem.
- Su ayuda fue real, no solo una promesa.His help was real, not just a promise.
2. royal
relating to a king or monarchy
Common combinations
- palacio real — royal palace
- familia real — royal family
- Casa Real — Royal Household
- El palacio real está en el centro.The royal palace is in the center.
- La familia real llegó ayer.The royal family arrived yesterday.
- Trabaja para la Casa Real.He works for the Royal Household.
3. real
relating to numbers without an imaginary part
Common combinations
- número real — real number
- solución real — real solution
- números reales — real numbers
- El número dos es un número real.The number two is a real number.
- La solución real está en este intervalo.The real solution is in this interval.
- En matemáticas usamos números reales.In mathematics we use real numbers.
4. really, very
Latin America, colloquial · used before an adjective as an intensifier
- La película está real buena.The movie is really good.
- El café está real caliente.The coffee is really hot.
- Estoy real cansado hoy.I am really tired today.
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